As the Hurcán platform will be coming to an end in the not-too-distant future, I wanted to back to the routes of the platform with the LP610-4 Spyder just to see what makes the Huracan so iconic. Over 20,000 Hurácan’s have been produced so far in its nine-year life span.
Lamborghini are normally associated with being all drama and hard work to drive however, the Hurácan changes that. Gone are the days where driving a Lamborghini felt like you spent a day in the gym after a drive.
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The Hurácan came in to replace the 10-year-old Gallardo which was starting to show its age in 2013 compared to its rivals from Ferrari and McLaren. Alongside the Huracan, the Gallardo was one of Lamborghini’s most successful models with just over 14,000 cars produced over its 10-year life.
The Power Plant and Drivetrain
One of the biggest changes that were introduced with the Hurácan was the use of a new double-clutch gearbox being paired to the 5.2L V10 that was carried over from the Gallardo, with a power bump from 552bhp to 602bhp. This new pairing transforms the usability and drivability of the car. Alongside this, it makes the driving experience a lot less intimidating and accessible compared to the Hurácan’s older brother.
With this change it transforms the character of the car, it inspires confidence for the driver when it comes to driving the car towards the limit. Especially entering high-speed corners, the car stays composed when it enters the corner and makes sure that you as the driver have the confidence to trust the balance and the four-wheel drive to keep you on the road.
Working in conjunction with the four-wheel-drive is light and precise steering. It allows you to pinpoint where you would like the front of the car to be, and it darts in without becoming unsettled. This gives you a level of confidence you would not expect when jumping into a supercar.
The soul of the Hurácan, the glorious V10 will go down as one of the icons of internal combustion engines. From the bark it produces when you step on the throttle, to the pulling power it has. It leaves you satisfied but still causes the adrenalin to pump through you. In the Spyder with a million miles of headroom, you can hear the soul of the Hurácan scream through the revs.
The Cabin
The interior of the Hurácan captures what Lamborghini is in traditional Lamborghini with some of the controls not falling to hand, which adds to the character of the car. When you sit inside the cabin you immediately feel the drama of the Hurácan. From all the angles and toggle switches throughout the cabin to the now iconic fighter-style cover over the start button. Alongside this, the tight compact interior reminds you that you are in a true Italian supercar.
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With the Hurácan, it shares a lot of its DNA with the Audi R8 V10 which is no bad thing. One of the only negative trade-offs for this is you do lose the edginess of the Gallardo which some may see as removing a bit of the classic Lamborghini drama that was found in previous models.
What other variations are on offer?
If you want a bit more drama with the Hurácan then you will want to look at the LP580-2. This is the rear-wheel-drive variant of the Hurácan, it makes use of the same 5.2L V10 however it is slightly down on power at 580bhp however, and this is sent just to the rear wheels not all four like the LP610-4.
For a useable everyday supercar the Hurácan is certainly a strong contender, it welcomes you in with confidence but when you want to step on the loud pedal, it really helps to pump the adrenaline around your body.
The Hurácan has left its mark on the supercar world. With both the Tecnica and Sterrato being the final swan song to the iconic V10, there is two more chances to enjoy the iconic powerplant before it disappears into the history books.
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